Wet weather whimsy . . .

Rosalie Dale IPA

Wet weather whimsy . . .

This shot was taken at Swanes Nursery (Galston, Sydney Australia) on our rainy-day excursion in January. When you can’t get out in the wet to shoot, you make the most of what you’ve got – in the gift shop!!!

Treated in PS to give a whimsical look.

Voted in Top 10 of the Purple Boots and Shoes Challenge July 2009

  1. Landscapes
  2. Trees
  3. Cards
  4. EOD
  5. Rusty
  6. Flowers
  7. Architecture
  8. Macro
  9. CatchAll
  10. DM

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Wet weather whimsy . . . by Rosalie Dale IPA
Wet weather whimsy . . . by Rosalie Dale IPA
  • Kevin Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker

    Love the treatment and colors Rosalie!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Colours are genuine (oh Darren I just thought – may suit your latest outfit – very alluring) – nothing like the gumboots of my childhood!!! Thanks mate.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Oh i want pink boots. Great fun shot Rosalie

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    I think I’ll end up with a gumboot series Sharon as I found wonderful striped ones I sneaked a photo of in Berrima the other weekend!!! Thanks – they would make a fashion statement wouldn’t they.

  • photos40

    photos40

    VERY COOL.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    You wanna pair too Wayne? Sigh – will have to order in bulk at this rate. Thanks buddy – pleased they appeal to you.

  • Bill Fonseca

    Bill Fonseca

    Gees Rosalie, I think you need a ‘Warning’ on this image that reads “Protective eyeware must be worn before view this image”. LOL. You must be expecting more rain…!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    The ark is half built – just waiting on a bit more gopherwood Bill!! I thought you may want a pair of these also to wear with the skateboard … they sure would draw attention (not that you don’t – - oh gosh I think I’ll give up before I get into trouble!).

  • GailD

    GailD

    I think I would spook the horses if I went down the paddock with these on.
    Well done Rosalie. Very creative with the thoughts.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Just put blinkers on the horses Gail – the boots are worth it!! Thanks for the visit.

  • Maximus

    Maximus

    very pretty, do they come in size 13? :-)

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks for the comment Max – will check on the size for you!

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    See you coming gear,

    Wellspotted.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    nice art work

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Well it certainly stands out Rosalie.Think I’ll pass.LOL.

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Beautiful…..................................!!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Thanks Warren, George, Sharon and Prasad!

  • dazgwen

    dazgwen

    Rosalie they would look fabulous with the Mankini!!!!!!!!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    We’ll have to PS some into the image huhl!!! You could have a whole range – I shot green striped ones the other day and I know where there are some pink spotted ones also . . .

  • dazgwen

    dazgwen

    It could get ugly!!!!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    I don’t want any Rosalie, but you sure did a good job finishing these.

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    So very cool & lovely, whimsy, love it, :O)))))

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Pleased you like the whimsical wet weather gear Pinky! Thanks so much for the favouriting.

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Rosalie just my favourite colour and where did you say they were because I might just head down there when in Sydney next and buy a pair.lol Just love the treatment and colours here. Great job and great spotting.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Noelene you may put the cows off their milk if you wore these, but it sure would brighten the old farm up!!! Thanks for the favouriting my friend and kind comments.

  • intheflesh

    intheflesh

    Cool Rosalie, happy feet. With boots this colour rainy days should’t be a problem

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Wow that would have been a cool title Virginia – Happy Feet!!! Thanks for the thumbs up on this one.

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    very cool RD

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    I’ll save you a pair MT – just don’t wear them diving!!!

  • Colin Hollywood

    Colin Hollywood

    Lovely colourful piece of work

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks Colin – pleased you like it.

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    What a great shot and the treatment suits perfectly

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    One gets a bit trigger happy on wet days when cooped up inside Dave – but I quite liked the result this time!!!Thanks buddy

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Love the colours and effects Rosalie…beautifully vibrant and fresh!!!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    The colours certainly got me at the time – love the matching cushions etc!!! Thanks Deb

  • Stevie Mancini

    Stevie Mancini

    Really love the effect you have here Rosa, and the colours being so vibrant…....ooo just the way i like it :) :)

    Great work as always

    Stevie

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    I did try for a bit of a watercolour/sketch look Stevie – thanks for your encouragement!!!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    wow – wondeful bright treatment! Great effect

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Glad you like it Andy!!! Certainly brightens up a rainy day!

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Well done Rosalie, you have started a purple gumboot fad it seems! My Granddaughter would kill for these! Excellent work.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    brilliant !

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Thanks Craig and Lucinda – these days they come in all colours and designs – very cheery!

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    Nice shot Rosalie. I have just bought some wellies with a leopard print pattern, patterned wellies are all the rage here now.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Have you seen the kids ones that have big frogs eyes etc!!! Wonderful. I will have to buy a pair – thanks for the visit Marie.

  • keleka656

    keleka656

    What a good idea to take your camera into the gift store. I havent done anyting like that, but I can see how several good photo opps would pop up in a store. Hmmmm, I may have to go shopping tomorrow….lol. Love this photo. Brilliant shot and those colors are as vivid as they can get. Your post processing is excellent. Nice job Rosalie.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Some stores are fine, some are a bit ‘thingy’ about pics so be careful Theresa – don’t think they have internet behind bars!!!! Thanks for the kind words.

  • KBSImages

    KBSImages

    So CREATIVE!!!! I love it!!!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks Kim – so pleased you like it.

  • coffeebean

    coffeebean

    Absolutely love this Rosalie, great find even better capture, well done!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks Jenny – appeals to my sense of the ridiculous – if you can’t beat the wet weather, join in !!!

  • Farmncamera

    Farmncamera

    This is the very thing I want to learn…..teacher!!. HELP!!!!....

  • kenspics

    kenspics

    Colors that shimmer (probably even in the dark!! lol)
    Very well shot and amazing PS work as well!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    You are right Ken – almost fluro aren’t they!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Hi Elaine – I sent you a bubblemail!!! Basically it is a fiddle with ‘find edges’ filter and layers … I don’t have a precise tutorial. Thanks for the kind comments.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    These would be great in the Purple Shoes Challenge!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    OK – off to enter them now! Thanks Marie

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Woohoo thanks Marie!

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